OSRS F2P Gear Progression Guide for 2025

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers a rich free-to-play (F2P) experience, but choosing the right gear can make or break your journey in Gielinor. Whether you’re training combat, tackling quests like Dragon Slayer I, or diving into PvP, this guide details the best F2P gear progression for melee, ranged, and magic. Optimized for 2025, we’ll cover affordable and accessible equipment to maximize your efficiency without a membership. Let’s dive into the progression paths for each combat style!

Melee is the backbone of F2P combat, relying on Attack, Strength, and Defence skills. Gear progression focuses on balancing damage output and defensive stats as you level up. Below is a step-by-step guide for melee gear upgrades.

Levels 1–20: Starting with the Basics

Beginners fresh off Tutorial Island should prioritize cheap, accessible gear. Iron armour and weapons are ideal due to their availability and low cost.

• Armour: Full Iron Armour (no kiteshield) – Buy from Horvik’s Armour Shop in Varrock or drops from low-level monsters.
• Weapon: Iron Scimitar – Fast attack speed, available from Zeke’s Superior Scimitars in Al Kharid.
• Amulet: Amulet of Strength (+10 Strength bonus) – Crafted with 50 Crafting or bought from the Grand Exchange (GE).
• Boots: Leather Boots – Free from Tutorial Island or NPC drops.

Tip: Train on goblins or cows to quickly reach level 20 in Attack, Strength, and Defence. Sell cowhides for early gold.

Levels 20–40: Upgrading to Mithril and Adamant

At this stage, you’ll unlock stronger metals and better weapons. Mithril and adamant gear offer significant boosts.

• Armour: Full Mithril Armour (20 Defence) with Kiteshield – Purchase from the Champions’ Guild or GE.
• Weapon: Mithril Scimitar (20 Attack) or Adamant Scimitar (30 Attack) – Adamant Scimitar is the best F2P melee weapon for its level.
• Amulet: Amulet of Strength or Amulet of Power (+6 to all combat stats) – Amulet of Power is a balanced choice for PvP.
• Boots: Mithril Boots (20 Defence) – Rare drop from monsters like cockroach soldiers.

Tip: Complete F2P quests like The Grand Tree for combat XP and gold to afford these upgrades.

Levels 40+: Rune Armour and God Armour

At 40 Defence, you unlock Rune Armour, the best defensive gear in F2P. God Armour variants add a prayer bonus, ideal for prolonged fights.

• Armour: Full Rune Armour (Helm, Platebody, Platelegs, Kiteshield) – Buy from Oziach in Edgeville (Platebody requires Dragon Slayer I).
• God Armour Alternative: Saradomin/Zamorak/Guthix Rune Armour – Same stats as Rune but +1 prayer bonus per piece. Obtained via Treasure Trails or GE.
• Weapon: Rune Scimitar (40 Attack) – Highest DPS melee weapon in F2P, available on GE for ~15k GP.
• Off-hand: Anti-Dragon Shield – Essential for Dragon Slayer I, offers decent defensive stats.

Tip: For PvP, consider a Rune 2h Sword for high-damage combos, but it sacrifices a shield slot.

Ranged Gear Progression in F2P

Ranged is straightforward in F2P, with gear progression tied to Ranged and Defence levels. Accuracy and damage scale with better bows and arrows.

Levels 1–20: Leather and Shortbows

Start with basic ranged gear to train safely from a distance. Leather armour and shortbows are your go-to.

• Armour: Full Leather Armour (Body, Chaps) – Buy from Lowe’s Archery Emporium in Varrock.
• Weapon: Shortbow with Iron Arrows – Shortbows are faster than longbows, ideal for training.
• Amulet: Amulet of Accuracy (+4 Ranged bonus) – Cheap and effective for early levels.
• Boots: Leather Boots – No Ranged-specific boots yet.

Tip: Train on chickens or cows, safespotting to avoid damage. Collect feathers for extra gold.

Levels 20–40: Studded Leather and Coifs

Studded leather and better bows improve your damage output and survivability.

• Armour: Studded Body and Chaps (20 Defence), Coif – Craft or buy from GE.
• Weapon: Oak Shortbow (5 Ranged) with Steel Arrows or Willow Shortbow (20 Ranged) with Mithril Arrows.
• Amulet: Amulet of Power – Balanced stats for hybrid setups.
• Boots: Frog-Leather Boots (25 Defence, 25 Ranged) – Rare drop from giant frogs in Lumbridge Swamp.

Tip: Train on barbarians in Barbarian Village or safespot hill giants in Edgeville Dungeon for big bones and gold.

Levels 40+: Green D’hide and Maple Shortbows

At 40 Ranged and Defence, you unlock the best F2P ranged gear, offering excellent attack and defence bonuses.

• Armour: Green D’hide Body (40 Defence, Dragon Slayer I), Chaps, Vambraces, Coif – Craft or buy from GE.
• Weapon: Maple Shortbow (30 Ranged) with Adamant Arrows – Best F2P bow, available from Lowe in Varrock for 400 coins.
• Amulet: Amulet of Power or Amulet of Glory (if affordable) – Glory offers +10 Ranged bonus but is pricier.
• Boots: Frog-Leather Boots or Studded Boots – Minimal difference at this stage.

Tip: Ogresses in Corsair Cove (requires Corsair Curse) are great for high XP and rune drops.

Magic Gear Progression in F2P

Magic in F2P focuses on accuracy over damage, with gear enhancing spell accuracy. Teleportation and utility spells also play a big role.

Levels 1–20: Wizard Robes

Wizard robes are the best starting gear, requiring no stats and boosting magic accuracy.

• Armour: Wizard Robe Top, Bottom, Hat – Buy from Betty’s Magic Emporium in Port Sarim.
• Weapon: Staff of Air – Provides unlimited air runes, saving costs on strike spells.
• Amulet: Amulet of Magic (+10 Magic Attack) – Craft at 24 Crafting or buy from GE.
• Boots: Leather Boots – No magic-specific boots in F2P.

Tip: Train on low-HP monsters like goblins using Wind Strike. Use teleports to save time traveling.

Levels 20–40: Zamorak Robes

Zamorak robes offer slight improvements over wizard robes, with minimal requirements.

• Armour: Zamorak Robe Top and Bottom – Drop from Zamorak monks in the Zamorak Monastery.
• Weapon: Elemental Staff (Fire/Water/Earth) – Match staff to your spell for free runes.
• Amulet: Amulet of Magic – Still the best F2P magic amulet.
• Shield: Anti-Dragon Shield – Useful for magic training with some defence.

Tip: Train on hill giants or moss giants, safespotting to conserve runes.

Levels 40+: Mystic Robes

Mystic robes are the top-tier F2P magic gear, offering the best magic attack bonuses.

• Armour: Blue Mystic Robe Top, Bottom, Hat (20 Magic, 40 Defence) – Rare drop from monsters like cockroach soldiers or buy from GE.
• Weapon: Staff of Fire – Ideal for Fire Blast, the strongest F2P combat spell.
• Amulet: Amulet of Magic – No better options in F2P.
• Shield: Anti-Dragon Shield or Wooden Shield – For defensive setups.

Tip: Use high-alchemy (55 Magic) on items like rune med helms from ogresses to fund gear.

General Tips for F2P Gear Acquisition

Getting the best gear in F2P requires smart gold-making and questing. Here are key strategies:

• Complete F2P Quests: Quests like Dragon Slayer I unlock gear (Rune Platebody, Green D’hide Body) and provide XP.
• Train on Profitable Monsters: Ogresses drop runes and rune items, while hill giants drop big bones.
• Use the Grand Exchange: Check GE prices daily to buy gear at the lowest cost.
• Craft Your Own Gear: Train Crafting to make amulets or ranged armour, saving gold.
• PvP Caution: Use cheaper gear in the Wilderness to avoid losing expensive items.

F2P Gear Comparison Table

Below is a table comparing top-tier F2P gear for each combat style at level 40+.

Combat Style	Armour	Weapon	Amulet	Key Stats
Melee	Full Rune Armour	Rune Scimitar	Amulet of Strength	+82 Stab Defence, +44 Strength Bonus
Ranged	Green D’hide Set	Maple Shortbow (Adamant Arrows)	Amulet of Power	+31 Ranged Attack, +195.5 Armour
Magic	Blue Mystic Robes	Staff of Fire	Amulet of Magic	+40 Magic Attack, +30 Magic Defence

Note: Stats are approximate and based on full sets. Always check the OSRS Wiki for exact values.

With this gear progression guide, you’re ready to dominate F2P content in OSRS. Whether you’re slaying dragons, training skills, or battling in the Wilderness, the right gear will set you up for success. Start grinding, and may your adventures in Gielinor be legendary!